iXsystems TrueNAS Mini 3.0 Series Manual

TrueNAS®Mini 3.0 Family
Basic Setup Guide
Version 3.3

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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................... 1
1 Become Familiar with the TrueNAS Mini Family ....................................... 2
1.1 The TrueNAS Mini E ............................................................................ 2
1.2 The TrueNAS Mini X ............................................................................ 3
1.3 The TrueNAS Mini X+ .......................................................................... 4
1.4 The TrueNAS Mini XL+ ......................................................................... 5
2 Handling Hard Drives ...................................................................... 6
2.1 Removing Drive Trays ......................................................................... 6
2.2 Removing Drive Fillers ......................................................................... 6
2.3 Installing Drives and Trays .................................................................... 7
2.4 3.5” to 2.5” SSD Adapters ..................................................................... 8
4 Mini 2.5” Drive Bays ........................................................................ 9
4.1 Mini XL+ 2.5” Drive ............................................................................. 9
4.2 Mini X/X+ 2.5” Drives ......................................................................... 10
5 Connect Network and Power Cables ................................................... 11
5.1 Powering on the TrueNAS Mini ............................................................ 11
5.2 Notice: High Draw USB Devices ............................................................ 11
6 Console Setup on the TrueNAS Mini ................................................... 12
7 Logging in to the TrueNAS Web Interface ............................................. 13
8 Additional Resources ..................................................................... 14
8.1 Contacting iXsystems ........................................................................ 14

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Introduction
The TrueNAS Mini Storage Appliance is built to support all the features of TrueNAS in various convenient form fac-
tors. The Mini E has four hot-swappable 3.5” drive bays. The Mini X and X+ have ve hot-swappable 3.5” drive bays
and two 2.5” drive bays. The Mini XL+ has eight hot-swappable 3.5” drive bays and a single 2.5” drive bay.
TrueNAS Mini products share similar chassis and front panels, but have dierent system components that can
change what type of connections are available and where they are located. Each Mini product has images that show
where indicators and connectors are on that product.
From left to right are the TrueNAS Mini E, the TrueNAS Mini X/X+, and the TrueNAS Mini XL+ :
The drive bay door can be locked for added security. To lock the door, insert one of the door keys in the lock and
turn the key clockwise ninety degrees.

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1 Become Familiar with the TrueNAS Mini Family
1.1 The TrueNAS Mini E
1. Power Connector
2. ID Button
3. Serial Port
4. VGA connector
5. Four GbE network ports
6. IPMI out of band management port
7. Port cover
8. One USB 3.0 port
1. Four 3.5” drive trays
2. Two Ethernet cables
3. One bag of HDD screws
4. One power cord
5. One set of keys
1. Four hot-swap 3.5” drive bays,
2.5” drive adapters are optional
2. Power Button
3. Reset Button
4. Power Indicator
5. Disk Activity Light
6. Network Activity Indicator
7. Unit Identication Indicator
8. Two USB 2.0 ports

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1.2 The TrueNAS Mini X
1. Power Connector
2. Serial Port
3. VGA connector
4. Four GbE network ports
5. IPMI out of band management port
6. Port cover
7. USB 3.0 port
1. Five 3.5” drive trays
2. Two 2.5” drive trays and
screws
3. Two Ethernet cables
4. One bag of 3.5” HDD screws
5. One power cord
6. One set of keys
1. Five hot-swap 3.5” drive bays,
2.5” drive adapters are optional.
2. Two 2.5” drive bays
3. Two USB 2.0 ports
4. Power Button
5. Reset Button
6. Power Indicator
7. Disk Activity Light
8. Network Activity Indicators
9. Unit Identication Indicator

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1.3 The TrueNAS Mini X+
1. Power Connector
2. IPMI out of band management port
3. Two USB 2.0 ports
4. Two 10 GbE network ports
5. VGA connector
1. Five 3.5” drive trays
2. Two 2.5” drive trays and
screws
3. Two Ethernet cables
4. One bag of 3.5” HDD screws
5. One power cord
6. One set of keys
1. Five hot-swap 3.5” drive bays,
2.5” drive adapters are optional.
2. Two 2.5” drive bays
3. Two USB 2.0 ports
4. Power Button
5. Reset Button
6. Power Indicator
7. Disk Activity Light
8. Network Activity Indicators
9. Unit Identication Indicator

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1. Eight 3.5” drive bays, 2.5”
drive adapters are optional
2. One 2.5” drive bay
3. Power Button
4. Reset Button
5. Power Indicator
6. Disk Activity Light
7. Network Activity Indicators
8. Unit Identication Indicator
9. One USB 3.0 port
10. One USB 2.0 port
1.4 The TrueNAS Mini XL+
1. Power Connector
2. IPMI out of band management port
3. Two USB 2.0 ports
4. Two 10 GbE network ports
5. VGA connector
1. Eight 3.5” drive trays
2. One 2.5” drive tray and screws
3. Two Ethernet cables
4. One bag of 3.5” HDD screws
5. One power cord
6. One set of keys

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2 Handling Hard Drives
TrueNAS Minis support iXsystems qualied hard drives up to 14 TiB. Drives designed for Network Attached Stor-
age (NAS) are required. These drives run cooler and quieter than desktop drives. For the full list of qualied drives,
please see the Drive Compatability List available on https://www.truenas.com/truenas-mini/.
When ordered without hard drives, drive trays are shipped with ller inserts to protect them. If not all bays will be
lled with drives, keep the llers in the empty trays to protect them.
2.1 Removing Drive Trays
If a drive tray must be removed, release the latch by pushing the large circular button to the right (1). Swing the
latch to the left to eject the tray, then pull outwards on the latch to begin sliding the tray out (2). Grip the top and
bottom of the tray and gently remove it (3).
2.2 Removing Drive Fillers
To mount a hard drive in a tray, remove the two rear screws holding the ller (1). Gently spread both sides of the
tray away from the ller (2) until the pins release (3), then remove the ller.

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Starting with the top bay, gently insert a tray into a drive bay until it stops (1). Swing the latch closed until it locks (2).
Repeat for all hard drives to be mounted. Load trays with llers into any remaining empty bays.
Place the hard drive into the tray (1) and mount the hard drive in the tray with four screws (2).
As an option to increase drive security, the drive tray release latch can be locked to prevent tray removal. The tray
button is unlocked when the inner slot is horizontal and locked when the slot is vertical. To lock a tray, insert a at-
head screwdriver into the slot in the center of the button and gently turn it ninety degrees clockwise so the slot is
vertical.
2.3 Installing Drives and Trays

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2.4 3.5” to 2.5” SSD Adapters
Users can convert TrueNAS Mini 3.5” hard drive trays into 2.5” SSD trays using an adapter. If present, remove the
ller from the drive tray before installing the adapter.
Place the adapter into the tray (1) and mount it with three screws (2).
To add an SSD, attach it to the adapter with four screws (from the bag labeled 2.5” that came with the adapter)
through the side of the adapter and tray.
To install the tray into the system, follow the instructions in section 2. Make sure you have attched the SSD to the
adapter with the prongs facing toward the system bay.